While not spinning the ball significantly, Rashid Khan’s leggies have become one of the most effective weapons in white-ball cricket. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. You wouldn’t be surprised if it turned out that Mike Hendrick put his long seamer’s fingers to candlestick making come November (close … he did in fact work for the electricity board).

He has been a match-winner in every format throughout his career, however, and has proven to be a transformative captain. Mart Matthews latest new quiz book arrives in time for Christmas to test all Blackburn Rovers' fans with 1000 questions about their beloved club.There are profiles of all the head coaches, a look at how each county is shaping up for the new season, and fixture lists for the England men’s and women’s teams. And, as ever, there are reports and scorecards for every Test, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. We also use them to help detect unauthorized access or activity that violate our terms of service, as well as to analyze site traffic and performance for our own site improvement efforts.

The book provides a “unique insight” into the minds of those who will grace the grounds up and down the country for the next six months, from St Lawrence to Sedbergh, Edgbaston to Aigburth.

Asked how to go about dismissing Steve Smith, Jack Leach responds simply: “Keep my foot behind the line. Though controversy has been a feature of Shakib’s career, he is a player who will only be truly appreciated once he retires.